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Actually I also like the idea of leaving it natural - and dislike the idea of having to recoat every few years (although inside it might not be that often). But my fear is that I wash it and it looks good except for the areas where there are scratches or gouges (the last photo showed one) - so...

We have a 1920's cabin. The original walls are redwood paneling - that is planks of redwood, milled (smooth), but with no other finishes that I can tell - perhaps some oil was applied years ago but nothing that you can see now. We'd like to refresh it. I've included a few photos showing some...

Thanks, I go under the house and the 1/2" goes in today. (we need an emoticon on it's back with water dripping into it's face, no?) As for the low flow fixtures - I've found that the quality of the low flow fixtures is hugely important. Some are just a weak imitation of a high flow...

Hi, I have a 1930's home and have over the years been replacing the original galvanized pipes with copper. The original galvanized was 3/4" everywhere. For each bathroom I used 1/2" pipe because I wanted hot water sooner and with today's low flow faucets and shower heads 1/2" provides...

It's pretty straight forward. You replace or user the old float depending if the replacement comes with a new one. Some of the replacements have the float as an integrated part of the valve, others not. My guess is you will know immediately when you go to your local plumbing supply and see...

FYI: something like one of these: Pedalvalve.com or this Chicago Faucets Specialty Fittings Pedal Valves Same idea different styles.

M doing a minor remodel to my kitchen. Basically a new sink and faucet and replace the galvanized pipes behind (these are the last galvanized in the house). The new sink will be the same size as the old one and we'll keep the same counter. I have thought over the years that I could save water...

Too true - We've got the fixtures picked out, some are here others are not. Still loads to do...

Cement pavers - something like a tile but typically 2"-4" thick. You might be able to find some free off of craigslist - or buy them. Cheapest is to just add the ares you want with free ones, next step up would be buy ones that match the existing concrete and for a really nice look rip out the...

I once build out a wall 3" and put a nice shelf behind the toilet. Worked well and looked nice. Not sure it was that much less work than moving the drain.

OK - the job progresses. The Hot water pipes were clogged with so much rust and crud that I could hardly believe that any water was getting out at all. Removing the galvanized (only the parts that were in my way) was somewhat of a challenge - it had been there a long time. Then I ran new...

Good idea - I'm thinking though that I will have to rip the shower wall out because it is in a dormer and it is an outside wall. But I will measure carefully and if there is a way to do what you suggest I'm all for it.

I fear that you are right - that pipe is old enough. Snaking or a chemical treatment would be almost as difficult to administer - and as the other post suggests might cause a leak. This shower is on the second floor in the middle of the house so a leak is highly undesirable (as if they ever...

Well - most of the rest of the house has been re-plumbed already. Perhaps that's why I'm broke and did not particularly want to rip out these walls just yet. I do intend to remodel that whole bath but if I have to do it now it will necessarily be a much cheaper job perhaps on the order of a...

I have a 1930's house. This shower was added a little bit later. All of the plumbing involved here is galvanized and at least 50 years old. Here is the shower - hot water full open: The cold water in the shower, Toilet and Sink (both hot and cold) work fine and have good flow. But the...

Go to a "real" plumbing store. Not a box store. They will help you there with everything you need especially including knowledge which they will charge you almost nothing for. I'm certain you can fix these faucets - probably for just a few $$ maybe all you need are new rubber washers. Good Luck,

Lee - do you mean something like this? http://www.blinds4uspain.byethost11.com/page%206%20pvc%20doors.htm Although I'm not a big fan of putting more PVC into my living space - you can find these made of any material look for "folding door" in google (or bing or whatever)

If the sheetrock is in reasonable shape on the existing wall - don't cover it with anything. Just fix any holes in the old wall, sheetrock the other walls and as you finish them do the same to the old wall - that is if you are texturing the new sheetrock do the same texture on the old wall; if...

For "$70" ou can make something that would heat up some water but I doubt you'd get far into a proper domestic hot water system. A more reasonable price for a complete SHW system is $2 to 6 thousand. One example But the rust on your tank is most likely cosmetic. A typical solar hot water...

A tankless water heater would cost in the rage of replacing your existing water heater and you'd have to install it somewhere close to the tub (do you have a space available?) - so sure it would work but not save you money. Some other options are: get a hot tub (they have their own heater) or...